• RubberElectrons@lemmy.world
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    5 months ago

    I support unions. Don’t give the enemy fodder for reasons why unions are bad.

    I’m sure you work hard, and deserve time to relax as well, even on the clock. It doesn’t come across that way with your comment. Thanks.

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      5 months ago

      Me acting like a functioning adult who doesn’t need to be micromanaged all day and can take a few minutes and enjoy myself is anti union? No it’s pro human.

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        5 months ago

        Sorry that that’s how you’re interpreting it. Just being explicit that there’s a balance between being a mooch, and taking care of yourself.

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          That’s like so boot licking, the very idea I could somehow mooch off the company who exploits my labour. Screw that.

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            5 months ago

            Strange how the dictionary has different definitions for the two words.

            I’m used to needing group buy in for things that are potentially dangerous for their careers here in the US. How do you think your message of “sucking every morsel out of each day” comes across? Staying at home to knit on the clock?

            I agree the system is designed to be exploitative, but I can’t change that alone.

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      5 months ago

      …Did you misread their comment? You’re not making much sense here, and I like to think my reading comprehension is at least above average…

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        I don’t believe I have. “I’ll suck every morsel of fun out of the day that I can” and “they can’t do anything because I’m in a union” don’t come across as positive statements.

        Tone gets lost in text, so I can’t be certain of intent, but I need to stress that unions exist to ensure fair treatment of us workers, at it’s core. Get paid, be safe, and be respected. Those comments I responded to don’t seem to consider that there’s gotta be a fair exchange back to the employer as well, otherwise we’re dooming the symbiosis that develops.

        That’s my take, downvote if you wish.

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          I definitely read it in more of a bit of a proud tone; “even if they tried to mess with my lunch break, union’s got me covered” or so. That’s probably where we diverged.

          As for their first quote, well, I just figured that even if you’re in a union job, it’s still possible to not enjoy the job – I’m not about to find fault in someone coveting the small moments of fun they get in their workday. (As an aside, even if a company is legally required to recognize a union, I figure “be respected” isn’t really more likely post-unionization than it is beforehand, at least at most companies.)

          Hope this helps

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            I suppose it’s up to individual on how they interpret it.

            I personally word my statements carefully to reduce the odds it gets misinterpreted, butt it still happens on occasion.

            If I’ve misinterpreted here, whoops. Onwards we go with no ill-will to anyone.

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          Tone gets lost in text,

          Is just another way to say you need better reading comprehension. Buy a bunch of books and read them. Humanity hasn’t had tone get lost in text for thousands of years until suddenly it’s a problem for a small group of people on the internet.

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            What a polite and constructive comment.

            “A bunch of books”… Resoundingly low effort, friend. Have a great day 😉

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            Ah yes, because professional writers, classical poets, authors of the most famous works of history, and random people posting from their toilets on the internet are all equally good at conveying nuance and non-verbal cues.

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              They don’t even realize the absurdity of the example. I’d wager that after spouse and/or deity, you can ask the world’s top 10 writers who their favorite person is and they’ll name their editors/someone of significance to the revision process (we know or can guess at least one reason to revise text, eh?)

              We’re so bad at gauging tone throughout text that wars have sparked, entire industries eat, and people make a living on precisely how to phrase things in official writing. But no, Internet commenter says just grab random books and go to town y’all 🤣

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              I’m not sorry if you’re unable to grasp context. That’s a you problem.